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About Moxa
For more than twenty years, industrial systems
integrators have relied on Moxa products in major device
networking installations around the world. Moxa offers
industrial-grade solutions backed by an excellent
warranty and highly-specialized technical support for a
diverse range of applications, including connecting PLCs
to a wireless control network, transmitting
temperature signals over long distances,
and automating device control monitoring
at remote locations.
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Table of Contents
Factory Automation
Embedded Serial Boards for Process Control Systems China/Asia 3Quality Inspection for TFT-LCD Manufacturing Taiwan/Asia 5Networking Solution for CNC Control Systems Global 7Boiler Control System for Plastic Manufacturing Applications China/Asia 9Ultra Low Serial-to-Ethernet Latency in Semiconductor Processing Equipment Japan/Asia 11Wireless Roaming Networking for Automated Guided Vehicles Germany/Europe 13
Power Automation
Transportation Automation
Railway Door Control System Europe 23Highway Traffic Monitoring System Taiwan/Asia 25Railroad Station Monitoring System Taiwan/Asia 27Utility Monitoring System for an Airport Terminal China/Asia 29
Kiosk/ATM/POS
Device Communication for Airline Check-in System China/Asia 31Integrating Peripheral Devices in an ATM China/Asia 33External Serial-to-USB Expansion for POS Terminals in Gas Stations Europe 35Public Transportation Ticket Vending Machines Spain/Europe 37
Typical Application
Typical Applications
Embedded Serial-to-Ethernet Solution for RFID Reader Deployment China/Asia 39Surveillance Monitoring System Ireland/Europe 41
Solar Power Station Applications Global 15Redundant Serial-to-Ethernet Communication in a Power Dispatch Control Center China/Asia 17Automatic Meter Reading for a Centralized Power Meter Application United Arab Emirates/Middle East 19Remote Monitoring and Control for a Windmill Generator Denmark/Europe 21
Moxa has been a leader in device connectivity for more than 20 years, and provides a wide selection of industrial-grade device connectivity products that are used in a broad spectrum of industrial applications around the world. Moxa’s products support redundant features, hazardous location certifications, and a rugged design to keep automation systems running continuously. Products that support a wide operating temperature are also available for use in extreme environments, such as factory automation, power automation, transportation automation, Kiosk/ATM/POS, and many more.
Product Linesu USB Connectivityu Combo Switch/Serial Device Serversu Serial Device Servers u Terminal Serversu Ethernet Fieldbus Gateways u Media Converters u Multiport Serial Boards
Moxa at a GlanceLeading Provider of Industrial Networking Solutions
Power AutomationSince power and other utilities deliver services that are absolutely essential to modern society, it is critical that systems have rock-solid reliability and are easily maintained. Throughout the stages of generation, transmission, and distribution, Moxa products are used to help monitor substations and service cabinets, establish high-speed redundant network backbones, and provide automatic meter reading.
Transportation AutomationIntelligent transportation systems aim to offer communication and transportation platforms that are safe, convenient, comfortable, efficient, and environmentally friendly. This is the direction that traffic policies in countries the world over are taking, and Moxa’s advanced product solutions make it easier for engineers to implement such transportation applications.
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Factory AutomationAutomation has kept manufacturers competitive in a global marketplace, but it can be difficult to achieve reliable communication between specialized devices and protocols. With the help of Moxa products, manufacturers all over the world have been able to connect legacy equipment to modern control systems, monitor harsh environmental conditions at production facilities in real-time, and seamlessly convert between proprietary and open device protocols.
Kiosk/ATM/POSConsumers benefit daily from the incredible convenience that network technology brings to financial transactions. Moxa’s many products with small form factor do not compromise performance or reliability and are helping connect retail devices to central networks, establish 24-hour services, and coordinate devices in ATMs and kiosks.
Application Topology
Products ImplementedBenefits
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Factory Automation
CB-114• Small form factor: 90 x 96 mm (3.54 x 3.78 in) • Self-stacking bus eliminates the need for
backplanes or card cages • 921.6 Kbps maximum baudrate for super fast data
transmission • On-chip H/W and S/W flow control • Built-in 15 KV ESD protection • Onboard Tx and Rx LED indicators for each port • Drivers for Windows (2000, XP/2003/Vista x86/
x64), Windows CE 5.0, Windows XP Embedded, DOS, Linux 2.4/2.6, FreeBSD 4/5, QNX 6
u Compact size is ideal for PC-based embedded systems
u Up to 4 serial COM ports to provide cost-effective port expansion
u Support various operating systems to reduce the cost of future upgrades
u Configure each port independently for RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485
Serial
Factory Automation
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Project BackgroundProcess control systems are automatic platforms used in a wide variety of
industries to operate a plant more cost-effectively and efficiently. Traditionally,
automobile manufacturers had to use a different computer to connect each
automation device in the production process including pressing machines,
robots, and testing machines. A leading European automobile manufacturer
wanted to use just one computer to connect all of these machine automation
devices and decided to use Moxa’s CB-114 embedded serial board for their
process control system.
Moxa’s CB-114 embedded serial communication board can accommodate
multiple high performance peripherals for field devices that use RS-232/422/285
serial communication protocols. In fact, one computer can accommodate
up to four CB-114 boards to provide 16 additional COM ports. As a result, the
manufacturer can easily monitor and control the entire machine automation
process with a single computer. Thanks to the CB-114, the manufacturer no
longer needs to worry about purchasing and maintaining a separate computer
for each automation device in the production process.
Moxa’s SolutionThe CB-114 is a PC/104-Plus module that can be stacked inside an embedded
computer to save space. Due to space limitations, the manufacturer decided to
use Moxa’s CB-114 in an embedded system for its machine automation process.
The CB-114 features four RS-232/422/485 serial ports for COM port expansion
to integrate data transmission for peripheral devices. Furthermore, the CB-114
provides drivers for Windows CE 5.0 and Windows XP Embedded, which are
popular in embedded systems.
Embedded Serial Boards for Process Control Systems
Process Control System China/Asia
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Factory Automation
Application Topology
Products ImplementedBenefitsu Industrial-grade design suited for the
TFT-LCD manufacturing processu Rugged high-quality converter
for complicated high-speed data transmission
u Instantaneously expand serial ports with USB plug and play
UPort® 1650-1616-port RS-232/422/485 USB-to-serial converters• Standard 19-inch rack-mountable form factor with
rugged metal housing for industrial applications• Up to 16 serial ports for easy USB-to-serial
expansions• 3-in-1 solution to maximize cost-efficiency• True USB 2.0 high-speed transmission to increase
productivity• 128-byte FIFO and on-chip hardware and software
flow control to ensure stable data transmission • Each serial port is equipped with an LED indicator
for easy troubleshooting
USB
Serial
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Factory Automation
Project BackgroundManufacturing TFT-LCD (thin film transistor liquid crystal display) panels is a
complicated and highly technical process. The three major stages in
TFT-LCD panel production are the array, LC cell, and module assembly
processes. In addition, each finished panel must also pass a series of quality
inspection tests such as defect inspection and lighting tests. The most
challenging part of the TFT-LCD manufacturing process is achieving zero fault
tolerance for high quality and productivity. One of our customers needed a
USB-to-serial solution to transmit data between a host and quality inspection
equipment in the TFT-LCD manufacturing process. In such a demanding
manufacturing environment, adopting multiple ports and a ruggedly designed
USB-to-serial product proved to be the best option.
Moxa’s SolutionThe UPort® 1650-16 is a 16-port USB-to-RS-232/422/485 serial converter
with plug-and-play USB capabilities to simplify serial port expansions. Unlike
multiport serial boards, the UPort® 1650-16 does not require users to open the
chassis of the PC or even turn off the system when connecting additional COM
ports, saving time, effort, and money. The standard 19-inch rack-mountable
form factor of the UPort® 1650-16 is perfectly suited for TFT-LCD manufacturing
laboratories.
In this application, Moxa’s UPort® 1650-16 USB-to-serial converter is used to
connect the host to test equipment for data transmission in the TFT-LCD quality
inspection process. The UPort® 1650-16 provides true USB 2.0 transmission
to improve productivity, and also provides LED indicators to simplify
troubleshooting.
Quality Inspection for TFT-LCD Manufacturing
TFT-LCD ManufacturingTaiwan/Asia
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Factory Automation
Application Topology
Products ImplementedBenefitsNPort® 5110u Small size for easy installationu Reliable serial-to-Ethernet solution for
data transmissionu Monitoring and troubleshooting utilities
are included
NPort® W2150 Plusu 802.11a/b/g wireless connectivity to a
CNCu Seamless roaming with a user-definable
signal strength thresholdu Off-line port buffering and serial data logu Secure data access with WEP, WPA, WPA2,
and secure remote management with SSH/SSL configurations
NPort® 5110• Real COM/TTY drivers for Windows and Linux • Standard TCP/IP interface and versatile operation modes • Easy-to-use Windows utility for configuring multiple device servers • Built-in 15 KV ESD protection for all serial signals • -40 to 75°C operating temperature (T models)
NPort® W2150 Plus• 921.6 Kbps baudrate for RS-232/422/485 transmissions• Enhanced remote configuration with HTTPS, SSH• Secure data access with WEP, WPA, and WPA2• Wireless roaming with a user-defined signal strength threshold• 20 MB off-line port buffering and 64 KB serial data log
Ethernet
Serial
AWK-3121• IEEE 802.11a/b/g compliant• Power input by redundant 24 VDC power inputs or Power-over-
Ethernet• Powerful security with WPA/WPA2/802.11X filters• Turbo Roaming for seamless wireless connection• Long-distance communication support• -40 to 75°C operating temperature range (T model)
CNC Control SystemGlobal
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Factory Automation
Project BackgroundThe initial solution was for the engineers to use CNC (Computer Numerical
Control) to run a new manufacturing program. This solution requires off-line
development in the design room, and then manual transfer of the program to
the factory floor PC using a floppy disk or USB Storage. The factory floor PC
will implement the program by sending instructions to various manufacturing
machines over an RS-232 interface connection. However, the environment of
the factory floor is not suitable for PCs (due to high humidity, oily and dusty
surroundings, and extreme temperatures); it is highly probably that PCs in such
environments will crash frequently.
Moxa’s SolutionMoxa’s NPort® 5110 and NPort® W2150 Plus device servers were chosen since
they meet all of the requirements. The NPort® is perfectly suited for rugged
environments and is much smaller than a PC.
The control center sends instructions to the CNC in TCP/IP packet format through
an Ethernet/Wireless connection to the NPort®. It is no longer necessary for
personnel to physically transport the program to the site, and multiple CNC
machines can receive the data simultaneously.
Advantages of implementing this solution:
u System costs are reduced by lower equipment expenses (the cost of NPort® is
much lower than a PC) and by the time and human resources saved.
u Changing the CNC layout when expanding is quick and easy.
u Moxa’s driver technology reroutes COM data through the computer’s Ethernet
card; users do not need to spend time to make changes to their existing
manufacturing programs.
u Centralized feedback of the CNC’s status ensures organized and simplified
maintenance.
u Wireless NPort® save on cabling costs and time.
Networking Solution for CNC Control Systems
Benefits
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Factory Automation
Application Topology
Products ImplementedBenefitsu Advanced functions minimize the effort
required for implementing a Modbus architecture
u Less Ethernet wiring effortu Cost-effective serial-to-Ethernet Modbus
solution that leverages existing utilities and devices
u Warning relay by output u Multiple masters and slaves to ensure
smooth data updates
MGate MB3270• Configuration is exceptionally easy• Slave mode supports 16 TCP masters and up to
62 serial slaves at the same time• Master mode supports 32 TCP slaves
simultaneously • Emergency request tunnels ensure QoS control• Embedded Modbus protocol analyzer• Redundant dual DC power inputs
Ethernet (Modbus TCP)
Serial (Modbus RTU)
EDS-508A8-port Managed Ethernet Switch• Plug-n-play Turbo Ring (recovery time < 20 ms)• Customer configured e-mail notification by exception• User-friendly web-based configuration and management• -40 to 75˚ C operating temperature (T models)
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Factory Automation
Project BackgroundFactory automation applications must be equipped to handle and monitor
the myriads of information from attached devices. For plastic manufacturing
applications, the boiler control system plays a critical role by gathering and
regulating information to ensure production is accurate and smooth. In this
particular case, the customer combines eight subsystems that include power
meters, water meters, alarm output, displays, and I/O status to be controlled
by several intelligent controllers with Modbus RTU interface. The Modbus TCP
protocol is used for this application due to the distance.
Our client requested the following specifications for their system:
u Modbus serial to Modbus TCP translation
u Multiple slaves/masters support
u Automatic Modbus TCP response time detection
Moxa’s SolutionMoxa’s MGate MB3000 series, a serial to Ethernet Modbus gateway, was selected
for their system.
For this application, PLCs control the boiler system and intelligent controllers
are responsible for retrieving information from the boiler and subsystems. When
the control server (IPC) needs to acquire data from the boiler, the intelligent
controllers with Modbus RTU interface will retrieve data from the boiler.
The command is sent in Modbus TCP packet format through the Local Area
Network (LAN) and received by the MB3270. The MB3270 would then convert
the packet into Modbus RTU messages for the intelligent controller to send
to the remote control server via Modbus TCP. Finally, the intelligent controller
receives the command from the IPC and relays the data by using Modbus TCP
communication. Normally, PLCs and intelligent controllers control and monitor
information separately. This unique architecture will ensure fast retrieval of real
time data and allows for immediate alert if the primary communication (PLC) is
down.
Moxa’s MGate MB3270 offers high flexibility. Features that benefit boiler control
systems are:
u Cascading Ethernet ports for easy wiring
u Response timeout auto detection to define the suitable timeout value
u Redundant power inputs minimize the risk of data loss in the event of power
failures.Today, more and more boiler control systems are being equipped with Moxa’s
MGate MB3000 series Modbus gateways.
Boiler Control System for Plastic Manufacturing Applications
Boiler Control System China/Asia
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Factory Automation
Application Topology
Products ImplementedBenefitsu With Moxa’s ready-to-use Real COM
mode for WinCE, the company spent just a fraction of the usual time to establish a robust connection between the serial devices and the remote PC.
u With the lowest latency on the market, the NPort® 6650-8 ensures that parameters and process recipes are placed in precisely on time to minimize process faults.
u With the highest MTBF on the market, the company used the NPort® 6650-8 to minimize downtime, and as a result maximize the array yield rate.
NPort® 6650-8• Ready-to-use operation modes• Drivers for Windows, WinCE, and Linux• Port buffers for storing serial data when the
Ethernet is off-line• MTBF of 135,370 hours• Supports IPv6• Ethernet redundancy (STP/RSTP/Turbo Ring) with
network module• Modular design for network expansion• Secure data transmission
Ethernet
Serial
Semiconductor Process EquipmentJapan/Asia
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Factory Automation
Project BackgroundThe fabrication of semiconductor wafers is a high precision process that
requires over 300 individual steps categorized into various major process
groups such as photo-resist, thinfilm, etch, and CMP. Within a typical thinfilm or
etch device, there are many built-in serial devices such as vacuum turbo pumps,
RF generators, and RF matches, all controlled by an internal PC.
A Japanese company that produces thinfilm and etch process equipment was
looking to develop a new-generation device communication solution. This
solution will enable the serial devices to be controlled by a remote PC located in
the control island of the semiconductor factory and will result in better control
of the serial devices for finer precision. With this new solution, semiconductor
makers can easily retrieve the running parameters of the devices and remotely
place process recipes to the process equipment. Currently, a majority of
semiconductor fabrication factories use Ethernet communication as one part of
their backbone network, and for this reason the company opted for a
serial-to-Ethernet solution with:
u WinCE driver for managing devices on a WinCE platform
u Ultra low latency for retrieving running parameters and placing process
recipes, which are extremely time critical (the time is calculated in
milliseconds).
u High MTBF since even a small pause in device connections can cause huge
losses.
Moxa’s SolutionMoxa’s NPort® 6650-8 terminal servers were chosen since they meet all of the
company’s requirements. Each piece of thinfilm and etch process equipment is
equipped with two chambers that run the process individually. Each chamber is
equipped with a vacuum turbo pump, RF generator, and RF match, all of which
use RS-232 communication. Inside the process equipment you will find a pair
of NPort® 6650-8 device servers that connect the serial devices to Ethernet,
allowing the devices to be controlled and monitored by the remote PC. The
company uses Moxa’s WinCE Real COM driver on the NPort® 6650-8 to connect
the devices to the remote PC.
Ultra Low Serial-to-Ethernet Latency in Semiconductor Processing Equipment
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Application Topology
Factory Automation
BenefitsNPort® W2150 Plus• Link any serial device to an IEEE 802.11a/b/g network • 921.6 Kbps baudrate for RS-232/422/485
transmissions • Web-based configuration using built-in Ethernet or
WLAN • Enhanced remote configuration with HTTPS, SSH • Secure data access with WEP, WPA, WPA2 • Built-in WLAN site survey tool • Wireless roaming with user-defined signal strength
threshold • Off-line port buffering and serial data log • Dual power inputs (1 power jack, 1 terminal block)
u 802.11a/b/g wireless connectivity for serial devices
u Seamless roaming with user-defined signal strength threshold
u Off-line port buffering and serial data logu Secure data access with WEP, WPA, WPA2
and secure remote management with SSH/SSL configurations
Product Implemented
AWK-3121• IEEE 802.11a/b/g compliant• Power input by redundant 24 VDC power inputs or Power-over-Ethernet• Powerful security with WPA/WPA2/802.11X filters• Turbo Roaming for seamless wireless connection• Long-distance communication support• -40 to 75°C operating temperature range (T model)
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Project BackgroundIn the past, warehouses needed to hire many workers to organize the
thousands of goods in stock. As a leading business in warehouse automation,
our client used high tech rail guided vehicles (RGV) to categorize each product.
Each product has an RFID tag attached to it that contains specific data used for
categorization. The use of RGVs and RFID tags allow our client to save valuable
time and resources.
The best communication network for RGVs is wireless, which allows the
warehouse to bypass wiring and space constraints. Since wireless systems are
also relatively easy to install and maintain, the client already had an 802.11a/b/g
wireless environment installed. To ensure proper operation of the RGVs, the
client required stable and reliable communication between access points and
RGV controls, as well as seamless wireless communication with 802.11a/b/g and
roaming capability.
Automated Guided VehiclesGermany/Europe
Moxa’s SolutionThe Moxa NPort® W2150 Plus is an ideal choice for connecting serial devices.
Since Moxa products provide 802.11a/b/g wireless connectivity, they are
compatible with our client’s system specifications. Through the WLAN
environment, the NPort® W2150 Plus offers an excellent solution for devices
that frequently move from place to place such as an RGV.
Moxa NPort® W2150 Plus provides a serial-to-wireless solution for RGVs with
the following features for the warehouse automation system.
u Support for 802.11a/b/g: the use of different wireless bands is necessary for
this application
u Seamless data roaming: the “Connect Rule” function allows wireless roaming
with off-line port buffering to prevent data loss between 802.11a and
802.11b/g environments during operation
Wireless Roaming Networking for Automated Guided Vehicles
Factory Automation
Application Topology
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Power Autom
ation
Optical Fiber
Ethernet
Serial
NPort® S8000 Series4-port RS-232/422/485 serial device server• Serial QoS for configuring serial data transmission
priority• 2 KV (DC) isolation protection for each serial port• Adjustable pull high/low resistor for RS-485 ports 5-port managed Ethernet switch built in• Two fiber Ethernet ports and three Ethernet ports• Ethernet redundancy with Turbo Ring (recovery
time < 20 ms) or RSTP/STP (IEEE 802.1w/D) supported
• QoS, IGMP-snooping/GMRP, VLAN, LACP, SNMPv1/v2c/v3, RMON supported
• Surge protection for serial, power, and Ethernet
Products ImplementedBenefitsu All-in-one design (integrated switch and
serial device server) for flexibility and to simplify industrial network connections
u Two fiber ports, 3 Ethernet ports, and 4 3-in-1 serial ports greater flexibility
u Ring Redundancy at the device level for reliable connections
u Wide operating temperature from -40 to 75°C
u Rugged design with complete hardware protection (UL508, full surge protection, Level 4 ESD, 2 KV of isolation on each serial port)
u Compact size and cost effective solution
Project BackgroundAll solar power stations include three major devices-a power inverter, a PLC,
and meters. The power inverter converts the energy generated by the plant
to power for end-users, and the PLC controls the base’s sun tracking system.
Although some inverters and meters are serial devices, these days PLCs are
often Ethernet devices, and consequently the station needs to connect both
serial and Ethernet devices to the Ethernet backbone network or the control
center.
Power generation systems must be stable and reliable, which is why Ethernet
redundancy in the Ethernet backbone is essential. In addition, solar farms are
normally located in wide open locations such as deserts, which means that the
devices should be able to endure wide variations in temperature.
Green PowerGlobal
Moxa’s SolutionWith the NPort® S8000, you can connect all of your Ethernet and serial devices to
the control center easily and economically with a single device. The NPort® S8000
is a compact and rugged all-in-one Ethernet switch and serial device server.
The NPort® S8000 provides Ethernet redundancy and ring structure to increase
the reliability and availability of your system. Not only does the NPort® S8000
supports the standard STP/RSTP ring protocol but it also supports Moxa’s
proprietary Turbo Ring protocol, which has the world’s fastest recovery time of
under 20 millseconds.
With the NPort® S8000’s dual power inputs and complete hardware protection,
your network’s stability is ensured. Aside from being certified to meet the UL508
international safety standards, the hardware is also fully equipped with surge
protection for serial, Ethernet, and power to guard against voltage spikes. In
addition, the NPort® S8000 has level 4 ESD protection and 2 KV of isolation protection on each serial port.
The NPort® S8000 is perfectly suited for critical applications, and is the best
solution for this type of solar power system.
Power Automation
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Solar Power Station Applications
Application Topology
Products ImplementedBenefits
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Power Autom
ation
u High redundancyu Less software development effortu Cost-effective serial-to-Ethernet solution
that leverages existing utilities and devices
u New Redundant COM (patent pending) operation mode (for systems designed with a single control server and dual-LAN); includes a zero “switching time” feature that prevents data transmission between the PC host and serial devices from being interrupted if one of the LANs should fail.
CN2600 Series• LCD panel for easy IP address configuration
• Dual-LAN cards with two independent MAC
addresses and IP addresses
• Redundant COM function available when both
LANs are active
• Dual-host redundancy can be used to add a
backup PC to your system
• Dual AC power inputs
• Real COM/TTY drivers for Windows and Linux
Ethernet
Serial
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Project BackgroundThere are 3 main segments in power automation: generation, transmission, and distribution. In most power distribution systems, control centers acquire data from the remote RTU via networks. Each network includes dial-up links from serial modems with the PSTN. Serial-to-Ethernet solutions are required in the power distribution systems of these applications to manage the numerous serial RTUs in the control centers.
To enhance system reliability, our client requested the following specifications for their power distribution system.
u Redundant control servers: most power distribution systems are built with two or more control servers.
u Redundant communication networks: two redundant networks are built to back each other up.
u Redundant power: mission-critical devices in the system must have built-in dual power inputs.
Automatic Meter ReadingChina/Asia
Moxa’s SolutionMoxa’s CN2600 series terminal server was chosen to meet the above requirements for our client’s power distribution system.
When the control server needs to acquire data from the remote RTU, the command is sent in TCP/IP packet format through the Local Area Network (LAN) and received by the CN2600. The CN2600 would then convert the packet into serial messages for the modem to send to the remote modem via PSTN. Finally, the RTU receives the command from the modem and responds to the control server with the data by using the same communication route. Whenever the control server is down, another server is activated to back up the primary server. The LAN and power supply are also backed up in the same way.
Moxa’s CN2600 offers high redundancy and the following features for the power distribution system.u DRDAS: whenever the control server switch mechanism is activated, the CN2600 can
automatically identify and cooperate with the backup server.u Dual-LAN cards with two independent MAC and IP addresses allow the CN2600 to be
connected to separate LAN networks. To use this feature, the PC host must also be installed with two LAN cards. If one of the networks fails, the PC host will still be able to communicate with your serial devices over the redundant LAN.
u Dual-power input minimizes the risk of data loss in the event of a power failure.
Today, thousands of Moxa’s CN2600 series terminal servers have been installed in power distribution systems all over China.
Redundant Serial-to-EthernetCommunication in a Power Dispatch Control Center
Power Automation
Application Topology
Products ImplementedBenefits
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Power Autom
ation
NPort® 5130• Real COM/TTY drivers for Windows and Linux • Standard TCP/IP interface and versatile
operation modes • Easy-to-use Windows utility for configuring
multiple device servers • Built-in 15 KV ESD protection for all serial
signals • SNMP MIB-II for network management • Configure by Telnet or web browser • Adjustable termination resistor for RS-485
ports
u The NPort® 5130 offers an effective serial-to-Ethernet solution for data transmission.
u No additional wiring effort or cost.
Ethernet
Serial
Electric Meter
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Project BackgroundAutomated meter reading (AMR) technology automatically collects data from
devices such as electricity, water, and gas meters, and transfers that data to a
central database for billing or analysis.
A particular tower in the Middle East has a high density of devices and
communication mediums on each floor. In addition, the control room needs to
gather and monitor a great deal of information including security alarm signals,
air conditioner controls, signal controls, power meters, etc. However, there was
insufficient space to install serial communication wiring to connect the power
meters to the control room. Since an Ethernet network was already installed,
the client wanted a solution that satisfied the following requirements:
u Data transmission from each group of power meters to the control room
u Minimal additional wiring space
u Minimal additional IP addresses
Automatic Meter ReadingUnited Arab Emirates/Middle East
Moxa’s SolutionThe power meters were connected to one of the NPort® 5130’s serial ports,
which exchanged signals with the control room via Ethernet. By utilizing
the existing Ethernet network, serial signals from the power meter could be
transferred without additional wiring effort. An additional advantage of the
NPort® 5130 is multi-drop support for up to 31 serial devices. Thus, the control
room can receive power meter data from all NPort® 5130 units in the tower
over the Ethernet and satisfy the following requirements.
u Use the existing Ethernet infrastructure to transmit power meter data
u Scalable number of NPort® 5130 devices to serve all RS-485 serial interface
power meters
Automatic Meter Reading for a Centralized Power Meter Application
Power Automation
Application Topology
Products ImplementedBenefits
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Power Autom
ation
NPort® 5210• Small size for easy installation • Versatile socket operation modes, including TCP Server,
TCP Client, and UDP • Easy-to-use Windows utility for configuring multiple
device servers • Supports 10/100M Ethernet • Patented ADDC (Automatic Data Direction Control) for
2-wire and 4-wire RS-485 • Built-in 15 KV ESD protection for all serial signals • SNMP MIB-II for network management
u Long MTBF with high reliability and effective system maintenance
u Small size for easy configurationu High performance serial-to-Ethernet
solution
Optical Fiber
Ethernet
Serial
EDS-408A• Up to 3 fiber optic ports for long-haul transmission • Plug-n-play Turbo Ring, RSTP/STP (IEEE 802.1w/D) for
Ethernet redundancy • Supports QoS, port-based VLAN, SNMPv1/v2c/v3, and
RMON • -40 to 75°C operating temperature range • Slim fanless and DIN-Rail design, redundant power
inputs
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Project BackgroundAs concerns over global warming continue to grow, green technologies are
becoming increasingly popular. Wind turbine companies provide an excellent
alternative to burning fossil fuels by harnessing kinetic energy from the wind
and converting it into electricity. A typical wind farm may include over 80 wind
turbines, making it imperative that the networks for managing and controlling
these installations are reliable.
Each wind turbine includes a generator and a variety of serial components such
as a water cooler, high voltage transformer, ultrasonic wind sensors, yaw gear,
blade bearing, pitch cylinder, and hub controller. All of these components are
controlled by a PLC and communicate with the ground host. Due to the total
integration of these devices into an Ethernet network, one of our customers in
the wind turbine industry needed a serial-to-Ethernet solution that can operate
reliably for years without interruption.
Power GenerationDenmark/Europe
Moxa’s SolutionMoxa’s NPort® 5210 device server can convert industrial serial devices inside
the wind turbine into Ethernet devices. By installing the NPort® 5210, the
host PC in the station running the SCADA system can communicate with
the PLC to perform data analysis, system control, and maintenance from any
network location or even the Internet. The NPort® 5210’s small size and easy
configuration allow it to fit perfectly inside the wind turbine. Furthermore, the
Ethernet is connected to a remote control station via a Turbo Ring redundant
network.
Remote Monitoring and Control for a Windmill Generator
Power Automation
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Transportation Automation
Application Topology
Ethernet
Serial
Products ImplementedBenefitsNPort® IA5250-T• Versatile socket operation modes • Redundant DC power inputs • Warning by relay output and e-mail • Two 10/100BaseTX ports (RJ45)• IP30-rated housing• Wide operating temperature range of -40 to 75° C• Industrial-grade certification in UL/cUL Class 1
Division 2 Groups A, B, C, D, and ATEX Class 1 Zone 2
u Redundant DC power inputs u Cascading Ethernet ports for easy wiring u Reliable serial-to-Ethernet data
transmissionu Din-Rail mountable to save space
EDS-208• 10/100BaseT(X) (RJ45 connector), 100BaseFX (multi-mode, SC/ST connector) • IEEE802.3/802.3u/802.3x support • Broadcast storm protection • DIN-Rail mountable• -10 to 60°C operating temperature range
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Project BackgroundIn railway applications, the engineer activates the car doors each time the train
stops at a station. For this reason the client decided to build a network system
on the trains to extend the communication distance, and use the NPort®
IA5250-T to create reliable serial-to-Ethernet communications.
To enhance the reliability of the system, our client requested the following
specifications for the door control system.
u Small size, since railway cars have a limited installation space.
u Vibration and shock proof since trains are constantly subjected to shock and
vibrations.
u Wide operating temperature for systems that are subjected to harsh
environments.
Railroad Control SystemEurope
Moxa’s SolutionMoxa’s NPort® IA5250-T is a DIN-Rail mountable industrial-grade device server
with two 10/100BaseTX ports. To endure harsh environments, the NPort®
IA5250-T supports an operating temperature of -40 to 75°C and relative humidity
between 5 and 95%. Installation space in railway cars is usually quite limited,
which is why we designed the NPort® IA5250-T with cascading Ethernet
ports for easy set-up and to save space. In addition, we designed the NPort®
IA5250-T to be vibration and shock resistant (complies with IEC60068-2-6 and
IEC60068-2-27).
Railway Door Control System
Transportation Automation
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Transportation Automation
Application Topology
Products ImplementedBenefitsICF-1150 Series•RS-232,fiber,andRS-422/4853-waycommunication•Rotaryswitchforchangingthepullhigh/lowresistor
value•ExtendRS-232/422/485transmission(upto):*40kmwithsingle-mode*5kmwithmulti-mode•3-waygalvanicisolation(for“I”models)•-40to85°Cwidetemperaturemodelsavailable•ClassI,Div.IIcertification(Pending)
uExtendcommunicationdistanceupto5kmwithmulti-modeand40kmwithsingle-mode
uAvoiddataerrorsanddatalosscausedbyinterference
uRuggedstand-alonedesignallowsplacementofICF-1150salongthehighwayforsurveillance
uHighdensitysolutionsforcentralsitessavevaluabletimeandcabinetspace
uTrustedquality,backedbyasolid5-yearwarranty
NRack System (TRC-190)•19-inchchassisforrackmounting•19slotsforhighdensityapplications•Supportshot-swapanddualpowerinputwithredundancy•Fan-lesschassisdesignreducestheneedforrepairs•ExtendRS-232/422/485transmission(upto):*40kmwithsingle-mode*5kmwithmulti-mode•1Kor150Kohmpullhigh/lowresistor•Supports“Ring”and“Point-to-Point”transmissions
OpticalFiber
Serial
Transportation Automation
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Project BackgroundWithonlytwomajorhighwaysrunningdownthewestsideofTaiwan,
congestionandlongtrafficjamsduringholidaysandlongweekendsisa
certainty.TheTaiwanNationalHighwayBureau(TNH)hassetupseveraltraffic
monitorsandcontrolcenterstomonitortrafficandtoprovidedriverswithroad
conditionsandalternativeroutesforbypassingcongestedsections.Toobtain
real-timehighwayroadconditions,thecontrolcentersrelyonalargenumber
ofcamerasinstalledalongthehighway.Mostcamerassupportzoom-in/zoom-
outandleft/rightpanningoperationspoweredbyamotorthatiscontrolled
remotelyoveranRS-485connection.Bytakingadvantageofexistingfiber
cablesthatrunthelengthofthehighway,systemengineersusedserial-to-fiber
converterstocontrolcameramotorsfromthecontrolcenter.
Moxa’s SolutionSerial-to-fiberconvertersaregenerallyusedinpairs,andMoxaprovidesboth
standaloneproductsandchassissolutionsforhighdensitymediasystems.
AvailableproductsincludetheICF-1150series,whichisanindustrial
serial-to-fiberconverterwithawideoperatingtemperatureof-40to85ºC.In
addition,theNRackSystemchassissolutionisusedintheTNH’scontrolcenter.
TheadvantageoftheNRackSystemisthatslide-inmodulescanbepluggedinto
thechassistosavevaluablecabinetspaceandmountingeffort.
Highway Traffic Monitoring System
Traffic Monitoring SystemTaiwan/Asia
Products ImplementedBenefits
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Transportation Automation
IMC-21 Series• Multi-mode and single-mode with SC or ST fiber
connector • Link Fault Pass Through (LFP) (media converters
should work as a pair)• Power inputs: 12 to 45 VDC, 18 to 30 VAC (47-63 Hz) • -10 to 60°C operating temperature range • DIP-switch for FDX/HDX/10/100/Auto/Force settings
u Expands the fiber port of the Ethernet switch
u DIN-rail mounting saves space in the cabinet
u DIP-switch for FDX/HDX, 10BaseTx/100BaseTx, and Auto/Force settings
u Supports Link Fault Pass Through to help system administrators manage the whole network status
Application Topology
Optical Fiber
Ethernet
EDS-508A8-port Managed Ethernet Switch• Plug-n-play Turbo Ring (recovery time < 20 ms)• Customer configured e-mail notification by exception• User-friendly web-based configuration and management• -40 to 75˚ C operating temperature (T models)
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Project BackgroundIn recent years, Ethernet has become increasingly popular in the automation
industry, especially in power automation systems. Many PLCs or RTUs now
support Ethernet as the primary communication interface. In order to minimize
noise interference in its communication system, a Taiwanese transportation
company wanted to connect all its train stations using fiber optic cables. The
power monitoring system in each station would also be connected in this way.
Keeping the Cat 5 cables as short as possible is imperative to building an
automation system and media converters offer the most convenient solution
without changing the entire hardware structure.
Transportation applications also require industrial-grade solutions due to their
environmental conditions. Therefore, our client requested industrial DIN-rail
mounted media converters to connect RTUs and PLCs to the Ethernet switches.
In an air quality management system or power system. Some of the station’s
equipment have Ethernet support but are legacy devices. As a result, the media
converter also needed to recognize standards such as Half Duplex or 10BaseT.
Railroad MonitoringTaiwan/Asia
Moxa’s SolutionMoxa’s IMC-21-S-SC is an entry-level industrial media converter that supports
10/100BaseTx to 100BaseTx converters. The cost is very reasonable and
the performance and form-factor are just what our customer needed. The
operating temperature range is -10 to 60°C, which is wider than commercial-
grade products. The IMC-21-S-SC also supports DIN-rail mounting, which saves
additional space in the cabinet.
Railroad Station Monitoring System
Transportation Automation
Application Topology
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Transportation Automation
CP-138U-I• Over 700 Kbps data throughput for top performance • 921.6 Kbps maximum baudrate for super fast data
transmission • 128-byte FIFO and on-chip H/W, S/W flow control • Compatible with 3.3/5V PCI and PCI-X • Drivers provided for Windows (2000, XP/2003/Vista/2008
x86/x64, 9X/ME/NT), Windows CE 5.0/6.0, Windows XP Embedded, DOS, Linux 2.4, 2.6 (x86/x64), FreeBSD 4/5, QNX 6, SCO Open Server 5/6, UnixWare 7
• Easy maintenance with on-board LED display, and management software
• 15 KV ESD protection and 2 KV optical isolation on the board
Products ImplementedBenefitsu A total solution that easily integrates an
existing Ethernet infrastructure and serial communication locally and remotely
u Industrial-grade optical isolation protection to guarantee communication reliability
u Good technical support and product quality
NPort® 5232I• Small size for easy installation • Versatile socket operation modes, including TCP
Server, TCP Client, and UDP • Easy-to-use Windows utility for configuring multiple
device servers • Supports 10/100M Ethernet • Patented ADDC (Automatic Data Direction Control)
for 2-wire and 4-wire RS-485 • Built-in 15 KV ESD protection for all serial signals • SNMP MIB-II for network management
Ethernet
Serial
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Project BackgroundAn airport terminal must be equipped to handle many tasks, including
passenger traffic, ticket purchases and check-in, luggage transfers, security
checkpoints, and more. In addition, terminals also need to manage basic
utilities, runway signals, and power dispatch systems. All of these tasks require
coordinating a great deal of information and equipment over a communication
network. A central control room typically handles all the control signals for
multiple operations within an airport.
The control room of the new international terminal of a major Chinese city
needed to connect various devices via different media interfaces including
Ethernet, RS-232, RS-422, and RS-485, depending on the application and
distance from the control room. In addition, the Chinese airport needed a total
communication solution that would incorporate runway signal controls and
power source monitoring. High standards for security and architectural stability
were also required for the airport’s applications.
Transportation China/Asia
Moxa’s SolutionThe Chinese airport decided to use Moxa’s NPort® 5232I for the network
infrastructure and the CP-138U-I to transmit serial communication signals locally.
This allowed the control center to gather power control signals via multiport
serial boards (CP-138U-I) and remotely monitor power meter data by using an
Ethernet-to-serial device (NPort® 5232I). Moreover, both the CP-138U-I and
NPort® 5232I provide reliable optical isolation protection. Moxa’s Ethernet
solutions were selected because the client wanted a network that satisfied the
following requirements:
u Power control signal transmission between remote sites and the control center
over Ethernet for long distance applications
u Power control signal transmission between remote sites and the control center
using multiport serial boards for short distance applications
u Isolation protection
u Minimal additional wiring effort
Utility Monitoring System for an Airport Terminal
Transportation Automation
Application Topology
Products ImplementedBenefits
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Kiosk/ATM/PO
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CP-168EL• PCI Express x1 compliant• 921.6 Kbps maximum baudrate for super fast data
transmission• 128-byte FIFO and on-chip H/W, S/W flow control• Choose from a wide range of connection cables
and boxes• Low profile form factor fits small-sized PCs• Drivers provided for Windows (2000, XP/2003/
Vista/2008 x86/x64), Windows CE 5.0, Windows XP Embedded, DOS, Linux 2.4, Linux 2.6 (x86/x64) FreeBSD 4/5, QNX 6, SCO Open Server 5/6, UnixWare 7
• 15 KV ESD protection on the board
u High performance for data transmissionu Cost-effective multiport serial board
solutionu Low profile PCI Express card suitable for
limited spaceu The CP-168EL requires only a 3.3 VDC
power supply that fits from shoebox to standard-sized PCs.
Serial
kiosk/ATM/POS
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Project BackgroundPoint of Sale (POS) terminals have become popular for airline check-in counters
to speed up the process of checking in passengers. One of our customers
wants to upgrade their old POS systems for use at check-in counters, and they
are looking for a reliable yet small sized serial communication solution for
connecting more peripherals devices in a limited space for integrated and fast
data communication. The peripheral devices include mileage card readers,
passport readers, boarding pass printers, receipt printers, scales, and display
monitors, each of which are connected to a separate serial port.Check-in SystemChina/Asia
Moxa’s SolutionMoxa’s CP-168EL is an 8-port low profile RS-232 PCI Express board designed
to expand a PC’s serial ports. The CP-168EL connects up to 8 devices for data
communication to provide an ideal solution for connecting several devices at
one check-in counter. The CP-168EL features a 128-byte FIFO, and hardware and
software flow control on the chip to assure the highest quality data transmission.
One of the most attractive factors of Moxa’s CP-168EL is reliable performance
and short lead time for setting up complicated systems.
Device Communication for Airline Check-in System
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Kiosk/ATM/PO
S
CP-104UL• Over 800 Kbps data throughput for top
performance • 921.6 Kbps maximum baudrate for super fast
data transmission • 128-byte FIFO and on-chip H/W, S/W flow
control • Compatible with 3.3/5V PCI and PCI-X • Drivers provided for Windows (2000, XP/2003/
Vista/2008 x86/x64, 9X/ME/NT), Windows CE 5.0/6.0, Windows XP Embedded, DOS, Linux 2.4, 2.6 (x86/x64), FreeBSD 4/5, QNX 6, SCO Open Server 5/6, and UnixWare 7
• 15 KV ESD protection on the board
Application Topology
u The CP-104UL can extend connections between PCs and serial devices
u ATM systems need high product reliability and quality. Moxa products are guaranteed to be of the highest quality with each one backed by a 5-year warranty.
Benefits Product Implemented
Serial
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Project BackgroundAn Automated Teller Machine (ATM) is a computerized telecommunications device that provides customers with access to financial transactions in a public space without the need for a human clerk or bank teller. Most modern ATMs identify customers when they insert a card that contains a unique card number and additional security information. Using an ATM, customers can access their bank accounts in order to make cash withdrawals and check their account balances.
ATMs have an embedded PC in the center of the machine that connects to multiple serial peripherals such as card readers, keypads, touch screens, receipt printers, and cash dispensers. The PC connects to these serial devices via a multiport serial board. Some embedded PCs require Low Profile boards due to the limited space available inside a typical ATM.
In China, more and more banks are setting up ATMs to service growing numbers of customers. A local Chinese ATM vendor has even entered the international playing field by winning a large foreign market share and wide customer recognition. To maintain its competitive edge domestically and abroad, the vendor wanted a multiport serial board provider with high product quality, on-time shipment, and high product reliability.
Moxa’s SolutionMoxa offers a variety of multiport serial boards for the ATM industry. The
CP-104UL is a 4-port RS-232 Universal PCI board that adheres to Low Profile
specifications, which means it can fit into any type of PC. Besides dispensing cash, some ATMs offer other services, such as cash deposits and bill payments that require additional peripheral devices. For these ATMs, Moxa offers multiport serial boards that are capable of connecting more than 4 serial devices. ATMs also use a wide range of connection interfaces such as ISA and PCI Express. To meet the needs of such a diverse clientele, Moxa offers the C104H (ISA) and CP-104EL (PCI Express) multiport serial boards. Some PCs that come with embedded modules will also use Moxa’s PC/104 module (CA-104) or PC/104-Plus module (CB-114) to increase the number of COM ports. Some ATMs need smaller PCs because most of their internal space is occupied by currency boxes. These mini PCs or shoebox PCs need Low Profile boards such as the CP-104UL. With Moxa’s solutions, they can customize ATM functions to fulfill their customers’ demands.
ATMChina/Asia
Integrating Peripheral Devices in an ATM
kiosk/ATM/POS
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Kiosk/ATM/PO
S
Application Topology
UPort® 1650-8• Hi-Speed USB 2.0 for up to 480 Mbps USB
transmission • 921.6 Kbps maximum baudrate for super fast
data transmission • 128-byte FIFO and on-chip H/W, S/W flow
control • Built-in 15 KV ESD protection for all serial ports • IP30-rated, rugged metal housing • COM port assignments maintained across
different PCs • Mini DB9 female to terminal block adaptor for
easy wiring • Driver provided for Windows (2000, XP/2003/
Vista/2008 x86/x64), Windows CE 5.0/6.0, Linux 2.4, 2.6 x86/x64
• Locking power cord
u The UPort® 1650-8 USB-to-serial converter provides multiple serial device connections
u Instant plug-and-play means you no longer need to open the PC case for installation and maintenance
Benefits Product Implemented
USB
Serial
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Project BackgroundPoint of Sale (POS) terminals in a typical gas station application allow customers
to pay for their gas at the front counter in the station’s convenience store. The
gas station fuel pumps and peripheral devices, such as credit card readers,
receipt printers, and cash registers, are each connected to a separate serial
port. POS terminals often integrate a PC with multiport serial boards to control
multiple peripheral devices.
A gas pump manufacturer in Europe was looking for a reliable and easy to
install solution since peripheral devices can be difficult to maintain and costly
to service. Since they used a shoebox PC, there was a space limitation to take
into consideration for this gas station POS application.
POSEurope
Moxa’s SolutionThe Moxa UPort® 1650-8 is a USB-to-serial converter. Its USB plug-and-play
capability makes serial port expansion easy. Unlike multiport serial boards, the
UPort® 1650-8 does not require users to open the chassis or turn off the system
in order to add COM ports or maintain the device, saving time, money and
effort. The UPort® 1650-8 also allows users to connect all the peripheral devices
in the POS terminal and overcomes the space and PCI slot limitations, providing
greater scalability, significant cost savings, and more effective customer service.
External Serial-to-USB Expansion for POS Terminals in Gas Stations
kiosk/ATM/POS
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Kiosk/ATM/PO
S
Application Topology
BenefitsCP-168U• Over 700 Kbps data throughput for top
performance • 921.6 Kbps maximum baudrate for super fast
data transmission • 128-byte FIFO and on-chip H/W, S/W flow
control • Choose from a wide range of connection
cables and boxes • Compatible with 3.3/5V PCI and PCI-X • Drivers provided for Windows (2000, XP/2003/
Vista/2008 x86/x64, 9X/ME/NT), Windows CE 5.0/6.0, Windows XP Embedded, DOS, Linux 2.4, 2.6 (x86/x64), FreeBSD 4/5, QNX 6, SCO Open Server 5/6, and UnixWare 7
• 15 KV ESD protection on the board
Product Implementedu Connect up to 8 serial devices to your PC u Various connection cables and
connection boxes accommodate different serial device form factors, such as DB9 male, DB25 male, and RJ45 connectors
u Easy installationu All Moxa products are guaranteed to be
of the highest quality and come backed with a 5-year warranty
Serial
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Project BackgroundThe mass transit agency of a Spanish city was developing a public
transportation network that included both above and below ground trains
for the entire metropolitan area. They planned to install ticketing vending
machines (TVM) in the stations to make it easier for passengers to purchase
tickets, thereby improving customer service. These TVMs resemble ATMs, but
also use an embedded PC. While they do not perform bank transactions, TVMs
allow passengers to purchase tickets by cash, credit/bank cards, coin, or even
Smart Cards. TVMs generally use more peripherals than a typical ATM, requiring
around 8 ports to connect all the serial devices that comprise the machine.
Public Transportation Ticket Vending Machines
KiosksSpain/Europe
Moxa’s SolutionTo address the above mentioned concerns, Moxa provided the mass transit
agency with CP-168U multiport serial boards as a cost-effective and
space-saving solution. The CP-168U is an 8-port RS-232 Universal PCI board. In
order to accommodate all the peripheral devices in a single machine, TVMs are
beginning to use smaller PCs that come with fewer PCI expansion slots. The
CP-168U’s design allows our client to connect up to 8 peripheral devices via a
single PCI slot. As a result, our client is able to provide more services and greater
convenience to passengers by integrating all of these components into one
machine.
kiosk/ATM/POS
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Application Topology
Products ImplementedBenefitsu Minimized the time and effort spent on
upgrading Ethernet capability to serial devices.
u Thumb-sized module maximizes mechanical flexibility.
u NetEZ technology enhances the efficiency of production, enables complex and innovative applications, and simplifies initial network troubleshooting.
MiiNePort E1• The size of an RJ45 connector (33.9 x 16.25 x 13.5 mm)• Extremely low power consumption (160 mA @ 3.3 VDC
input)• Uses the MiiNe, Moxa’s second generation SoC• NetEZ technology makes integration incredibly easy• Versatile operation modes: Real COM, RFC2217, TCP,
and UDP
Ethernet
Typical Application
EDS-205• 10/100BaseT(X) (RJ45 connector), 100BaseFX
(multi-mode, SC/ST connector) • IEEE802.3/802.3u/802.3x support • Broadcast storm protection • DIN-Rail mounting ability • -10 to 60° C operating temperature range
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Project BackgroundMost RFID reader manufacturers are familiar and comfortable with serial communications such as RS-232 and RS-485 because they have been using this form of technology to produce serial RFID readers and barcodes for so long. However, given the distance limitations of serial communications and wider adoption of RFID technologies, demands for more complex and flexible infrastructures are ever increasing. To satisfy their field needs, RFID solution providers turned to Ethernet for help. However, RFID solution providers, who are experts in serial communications, are not familiar with Ethernet technology.
A company from Shanghai, China, manufactures RFID readers and provides RFID solutions to various market segments, such as factories, logistics businesses, schools, and hospitals. In this success story the company wanted to implement an RFID solution to monitor the activities of retirement home residents. The plan was to deploy a serial RFID reader every five square meters and to connect and manage the readers through an Ethernet backbone.To realize an Ethernet-based network with the existing serial RFID readers requires:u Embedded serial-to-Ethernet modules to upgrade their RFID readersu An easy to implement solution that requires minimal technical effortu Extremely small module to fit inside the tiny RFID readersu Cost-effective solution.
Moxa’s SolutionMoxa’s MiiNePort E1 fits the company’s requirements perfectly. The MiiNePort E1 is the world’s tiniest and most innovative embedded serial-to-Ethernet device server. The MiiNePort is no bigger than an RJ45 connector and fits perfectly into the company’s tiny RFID readers, and since it supports Moxa’s proprietary Real COM mode, the company can continue using their original serial RFID utilities, and do not need to waste time and money developing new utilities. The company was also able to benefit from using Moxa’s proprietary NetEZ technology, which provided them with additional support:u AutoCFG (Auto Configuration): The company adopted Moxa’s AutoCFG
technology and eliminated the time consuming task of manually configuring the RFID readers one by one.
u MCSC (Multi-channel Serial Communication): With the help of Moxa’s patent pending MCSC, which allows the RFID reader to simultaneously play the role of a TCP Client as well as TCP Server, the company was able to implement complex applications.
u EXTrigger (External Trigger): With such a large quantity of readers being deployed, occasional network troubleshooting is expected. With Moxa’s EXTrigger, resetting and restarting the device can be done in an instant by simply pressing the EXTrigger button. There is no need to open the device’s casing or interrupt operations.
Embedded Serial-to-Ethernet Solution for RFID Reader Deployment
MedicalChina/Asia
Typical Application
Benefits
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Typical Application
UPort® 1110/1150• Compatible with USB 2.0 • 12 Mbps USB data rate • Software selectable RS-232, RS-422, 4-wire
RS-485, and 2-wire RS-485 (UPort® 1150 only)• Driver provided for Windows (2000, XP/2003/
Vista/2008 x86/x64), Windows CE 5.0/6.0, Linux 2.4, 2.6 x86/x64
• 15 KV ESD protection for all serial ports
Product Implemented
Application Topology
u Plug-and-play abilityu Easy to useu 5-year warranty attests to product’s high
qualityu Special driver included allows the UPort®
1110/1150 to remember the original COM port number when the UPort® is
unplugged and then re-plugged into a different USB port
USB
Serial
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Project BackgroundThe most basic video surveillance setup is a single camera connected directly
to a monitor and recording device. However, many businesses require video
surveillance on a larger scale, which often requires a dedicated management
system. These management systems are unable to include every possible
type of device port, and for this reason, converters are often necessary when
attaching different devices.
A client that designs video surveillance systems needed USB-to-serial converters
to connect devices to the management system. Their system needed to be able
to connect to serial devices such as card readers, modems, video cameras, and
sensors. The client required a converter with the following characteristics:
u USB 2.0 compatibility
u RS-232 or RS-422/485 interface
u Stability and reliability
u Cost-effectiveness
Surveillance Monitoring System
Surveillance Monitoring Ireland/Europe
Moxa’s SolutionMoxa’s UPort® 1110 and UPort® 1150 USB-to-serial converters provide 1 RS-232
or RS-232/422/485 port for connecting devices to a PC without needing to open
the computer’s chassis to install a board. USB-to-serial solutions provide users
with greater flexibility but at a reduced cost. The UPort® 1110 and UPort® 1150
also allow the system to accommodate more COM ports to connect additional
serial devices such as modems, card readers, sensors, and cameras.
Typical Application
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